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Scottish gossip: McCoist, Martin, Lawrence, Tisdale, Dhanda, Hale, Carver
Former Scotland defender Russell Martin is one game away from being sacked as Southampton manager, with the Premier League club drawing up a list of potential replacements if the team loses at home to Leicester City following the international break. (TeamTalk), external
Heart of Midlothian midfielder Yan Dhanda says the All India Football Federation wants to call him into their international squad to aid their World Cup qualifying bid, but the country’s government is standing by its rule not to call up players from outside India. (Scottish Sun), external
Ross County striker Ronan Hale will be unable to play for Northern Ireland against Belarus and Bulgaria because international clearance for his switch from the Republic of Ireland, for whom he played at under-21 level, has not come through on time. (Scottish Sun), external
New Wales manager Craig Bellamy says he is free to call up Tom Lawrence despite suggestions the Rangers midfielder has not played for his country since 2021 because of his involvement in a car crash incident while at Derby County. (Daily Record), external
Scotland assistant head coach John Carver says he is not poised to be the next departure from Steve Clarke’s backroom team as he continues to enjoy his role despite recent results but admits he is always open to other offers. (The Herald), external